Fibre

Wheat dextrin

Also called: benefiber

A dissolving fibre from wheat starch.

Why people take it
Fibre intake.
What the evidence says
Adds fibre with little gas.
How it is usually taken
Usually 3 to 10 g a day stirred into drinks.
Be careful
Contains wheat starch.
Medicines it can interact with
Take other medicines 2 hours apart.

Other fibre

PsylliumInulinGlucomannanMethylcellulosePartially hydrolysed guar gumBeta-glucanApple cider vinegar

Common questions

What is Wheat dextrin?

A dissolving fibre from wheat starch.

Why do people take Wheat dextrin?

Fibre intake.

Does Wheat dextrin work?

Adds fibre with little gas.

How much Wheat dextrin do people take?

Usually 3 to 10 g a day stirred into drinks.

Is Wheat dextrin safe?

Contains wheat starch.

Does Wheat dextrin interact with medicines?

Take other medicines 2 hours apart.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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